World War II Events Timeline
Summary In this lesson, each student puts himself/herself into the shoes of a museum curator. The teacher assigns each student a primary or secondary source …
Say YES to Virginia!
Summary While working to master the genre of persuasive writing, my students were contacted by The Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Students were asked to collaborate …
Stinger Trail – 4227
Summary This cross-curricular project was a collaborative effort between students and teachers, as well as the school administration, PTA, and outside businesses. The Stinger Field …
ESL-Debating Controversial Topics to Encourage Critical Thinking – 6606
Summary In this project, students work with a partner to research a controversial topic, choose opposing sides to support, create a visual presentation, and present …
Scrapbooking the 20’s and 30’s
Summary In this assignment students develop a historically accurate character that will experience the historic events of the 1920s and 1930s. The student will see …
Creative Tweets from The Crucible – 6607
Summary This lesson plan centers around the students analyzing and understanding Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, using 21st century techniques. After reading Act I and …
Democracy, We Love It!
Summary Whether students realize it or not, the government that they live under affects them every day. The Constitution and Bill of Rights allows them …
Pop Art Acrylic Transfers
Summary Students created an Andy Warhol, Pop Art inspired, Acrylic transfer on canvas. Using PowerPoint and Active Engage, they learned about the history of Pop …
Classy Campaign Commercials – 6605
Summary Prior to this lesson, students create their own political parties. They research policy issues, choose their party’s stance on issues and create an “image” …
Good Old Fashioned Virtual Still Life – 6604
Summary Students use advanced search skills to locate an example of three images (drapery, a bowl of fruit and a vase of flowers). Using Adobe …